La cité grecque archaïque et classique et l'idéal de tranquillité. - DEMONT, P.,
KORTE INHOUD
'The competitive nature of ancient Greek society is an important aspect of Greek social institutions. The agonistic ideal and the pursuit of honour through work and other forms of activity were concepts central to the Greek way of life. (...) The contrary tendency, 'apragmosune', which can be defined as quietism or minding one's own business, is not as clearly understood. (...) The queitist was seen to be conservative and reactionary; he was out of tune with the majority, and his attitude was equated with apathy and idleness. Nevertheless, despite such hostility, the ideal of 'apragasmosune' is a theme which can be traced in Classical literature. (...) The aim of this present book is the study of the development of the ideal of quietism and leisure in private and public life of Greece. (...) The first section traces the development of leisure in the Archaic period. The chapters include discussion of the appearance of the ideal of civic leisure and the evidence to be found in Homer and Hesiod. This section cul...
1990zie alle details...
Categorie
Koop dit boek tweedehands
bij volgende verkopers
Stel vraag Softcover
Paris, 1990. 430p. Paperback. Series: Collection d'études anciennes, série grecque, 118. Nice copy. [Antiquarian] [Auteur: DEMONT, P.,] [Uitgever: Les Belles Lettres] [Jaar: 1990] [Titel: La cité grecque archaïque et classique et l'idéal de tranquillité.]
